Which term will the nurse use to document the patient's drooping right eyelid?

A) Ectropion
B) Esotropia
C) Photophobia
D) Ptosis

An abnormal drooping of the lid over the pupil is called ptosis,caused by edema or impairment of the third cranial nerve.In the older adult,ptosis results from a loss of elasticity that accompanies aging.An older adult frequently has lid margins that turn out (ectropion)or in (entropion).Esotropia refers to inward turn of the eye.Photophobia refers to light sensitivity.